Tool And Die Maker - Setup Technician - 1st Shift

Tool and die makers are skilled crafters working in a manufacturing industry.

Our Tool and die makers work in production and also run a line.

You’re skilled craftspeople who typically learn their trade through a combination of academic coursework and with substantial period of on-the-job training that is functionally an apprenticeship. You make jigs, fixtures, dies, gauges , machine tools other tools used in manufacturing processes

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of tools and dies
• Design and build tools and jigs using various machines and tools
• Inspect finished tools and dies for accuracy and quality
• Repair and maintain existing tools and dies
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve tool/die and roll forming issues
• Ensure that all tools and dies meet safety standards
• Maintain accurate records of tool and die maintenance and repairs
• Set up and install dies in press machines according to specifications
• Set coils on mandrel and feed up and in to die
• Adjust and align dies and roll forming cassettes for optimal operation and product quality
• Conduct trial runs after die setup to ensure proper functioning and output
• Inspect tooling and equipment before and after use to detect defects or wear
• Recommend minor repairs and maintenance on dies and related machinery
• Work closely with machine operators, maintenance staff, and quality control to support production goals
• Troubleshoot die and press problems to minimize downtime
• Operate overhead crane
• You're also responsible for running the production line